TaxidermyXClete’s Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
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Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Clete’s Taxidermy Studio
Clete’s Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, serving hunters and anglers locally and worldwide.
Owner Adam Cletus Smith runs a full-time, award-winning studio that offers game heads, fish, lifesize, and half-size mounts with an emphasis on accurate anatomy and lifelike presentation.
The studio focuses on custom, design-driven work that preserves trophies from North America and international destinations with professional tanning and modern techniques.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Yukon dall sheep
- • Moose
- • Bison
- • Mountain goat
- • Elk
- • Cinnamon bear
fish
birds
- • Turkey
small game
- • Bobcat
exotic
- • Cape buffalo
- • Waterbuck
- • Nyala
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small and medium game, birds, and fish for hunters from Pennsylvania and around the globe.
Available mount styles include game heads, shoulder mounts, and full-body pieces tailored to your hunting memories.
Adam has 23 years of full-time experience, graduated from the Pennsylvania Institute of Taxidermy, later taught there, and holds state and federal licenses, a Master’s certificate, and multiple competition awards.
His work stresses meticulous detail, from inner nostrils and eye rotation to age- and season-appropriate poses, to create realistic, long-lasting mounts.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is presented as a custom investment that depends on species, size, and design, so the studio encourages you to contact them directly for a quote.
No specific turnaround times are listed, and reviews do not comment on speed, so you should discuss timing with the studio when planning your project.
Adam also offers guidance on field care and shipping so you can safely get trophies to the studio from across the U.S. and international hunts.
What Customers Say
Reviewers strongly praise the quality and craftsmanship, noting that his mounts stand out from part-time work and are done right to last a lifetime.
Customers describe him as polite, helpful, and willing to guide you in choosing the best style of mount for your animal.
Reviews do not mention turnaround but consistently highlight his status as a full-time professional and recommend his studio to others.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 205 Gurchik Rd in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County between Johnstown and Altoona and within driving distance of Pittsburgh and State College.
You can contact the studio during weekday business hours to discuss your trophy, request a quote, and plan shipping or delivery.
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